Bhagwant Mann government Archives

23 Apr

Punjab Government ends textbook monopoly; PSEB to supply books directly to private schools

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a student-centric move aimed at reshaping school education delivery, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced a major reform in textbook distribution for private schools. From the 2026-27 academic session, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will directly supply books to every Class I to XII student studying in PSEB-affiliated private schools, effectively ending the long-standing monopoly of authorised agencies and bookshops. Announcing the reform, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains underlined that the decision is designed to improve transparency, reduce costs for families, and ensure timely availability of textbooks without dependence…

23 Apr

Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers massive surge in narcotics seizures and convictions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ has intensified into a sustained, high-impact crackdown under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government, with fresh data pointing to a sharp rise in enforcement, deeper network disruption, and significantly improved conviction outcomes driven by the flagship campaign Yudh Nasheyan Virudh. The data shows that 73,541 NDPS cases have been registered between 2022 and 2026 (till date), marking an increase of over 40 percent compared to 52,255 cases during 2017–21. Arrests have also seen a steep rise, reaching 98,596 in the current period, up nearly 45 percent from 68,064 earlier, indicating sustained, large-scale action against…

22 Apr

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna reaches 40 lakh registrations in massive healthcare push

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a decisive transformation under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the AAP Government delivering what it promised: accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for every family. For years, high treatment costs forced patients to delay care, skip diagnostics, or abandon medicines midway, pushing families into debt and worsening medical outcomes. That cycle, entrenched across both urban and rural Punjab, is now being broken through systemic intervention. At the heart of this transformation is the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), a flagship initiative of the Bhagwant Mann Government that is rapidly reshaping…

20 Apr

Punjab government releases Rs 728.48 crore under Ashirwad Scheme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, Dr Baljit Kaur, marriage grant Punjab, Punjab Ashirwad Scheme 2026, Scheduled Castes welfare, social justice Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to social justice and welfare of underprivileged sections, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is continuously implementing pro-people initiatives for the upliftment of needy families. In this regard, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that during the tenure of the Mann government, an amount of ₹728.48 crore has been released under the Ashirwad Scheme for Scheduled Castes, benefiting more than 1.43 lakh families across the state. Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Ashirwad Scheme has emerged as a strong support system for…

19 Apr

Over 24 LMT of wheat procured in Punjab; ₹647 crore credited to farmers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak here today at Dana Mandi took stock of the procurement operations and said that the procurement of Wheat continues uninterruptedly in the mandis of the State and till now more than 24 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) produce out of 28 LMT arrival, has been procured. Initiating the procurement of the produce of farmer Jaila hailing from village Basti, the Minister accompanied by MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill, said that robust arrangements have been made in the mandis regarding procurement to ensure the farmers encounter no difficulty…

16 Apr

Arrest of Akali leader in Moga sex racket exposes SAD’s true face, says Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal leader arrest, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann government, Jagjit Singh Jeeta, Moga sex racket, Punjab Bachao Yatra

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct and history of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that the party’s track record reflects a pattern of deeply troubling activities. In a video message, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The suffering Punjab endured during the Akali-BJP government from 2007 to 2017 is extensive. Whether it was the illegal drug trade, cable mafia, bus business, or the promotion of gangster culture, the direct involvement of Akali leaders was evident in every sphere. Today, once again, their ugly face has…

16 Apr

Punjab Police partners with IIT Ropar to deploy AI for cracking down on gangsters

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has taken a significant step to sharpen its crackdown on organised crime by partnering with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to deploy Artificial Intelligence-driven systems for policing. The initiative aims to build a structured database of criminals and strengthen ongoing campaigns such as ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ and ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, enabling Punjab Police to dismantle gangster networks operating within and outside Punjab. Under this collaboration, the Bhagwant Mann Government will leverage AI tools to create a structured data system that allows Punjab Police to effectively map and target criminal networks. The Memorandum…

07 Apr

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices. He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…

28 Mar

Punjab Anti-Gangster Helpline Sees 590 Complaints, Government Claims Strong Public Backing

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, 'Gangsters te Vaar', is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued against gangsters, which proves that there is no longer any space left for criminals in the state.Sharing the figures, Baltej Pannu said that around 590 people have registered their complaints on this helpline so far. He clarified that the government’s priority is…

15 Feb

‘War on Drugs’ Gains Momentum as Punjab Minister Claims Major Breakthrough, Links Accused to Opposition Parties

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today said that the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' campaign has achieved another big success, when Gurkirat Singh, a resident of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district, was allegedly caught doing drugs inside the cremation ground. Cheema said that this accused has direct links with the Congress party and photographs of the arrested person with various big leaders of the Congress have also surfaced.Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Punjab knows that when the Akali Dal-BJP was in power in the state or the Congress party was in power, a flood of…